Nourish Your Life

I’ve spent years standing over fryers, timing the sizzle, teaching cooks the little tricks that make a crust sing. I’ve watched menus and kitchens change—not because culinary values improved, but beca...

Why expensive vegetables are still cheaper than cheap meat

So you went to the doctor, you got on the scale, and—uh oh—you just found out you're obese, your cholesterol is 250, and that chest pain is ...

A Chef’s Perspective on Plants vs. Fermented Dairy

The gut microbiome has become one of the most talked-about areas in nutrition and wellness. From kombucha to kimchi, from celery juice to kefir, eve...

First and foremost: If we take a moment and ask ourselves, is diet soda healthy? I think the answer is pretty obvious. Just look at the ingredient list for Diet Coke:

• Carbonated water (ok)
• Caramel
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Late last year, when I was living in the Hudson Valley, I stopped in my local grocery store for a quick trip. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed the Oreo section—and had to double back.

Golden Or...

Chances are, if you’ve picked up a snack or flavored water lately, you’ve seen “natural flavors” on the label. Sounds harmless, right? It’s natural! But what does that actually mean?

I started paying...